Resident Evil 5 (Collector's Edition) Walkthrough & Strategy Guide

This chapter will begin with a brief moment of silence. As you head forward from the starting point, you'll wind through a linear passageway that gives you some vases to smash, for whatever items may be within. But as soon as you emerge outside, a brief cutscene will occur, showing you exactly what you're going to be dealing with in this area... at least, initially. The foes shown won't see you right off the bat, so you have an ever-brief chance to initiate hostilities here. Use your sniper rifle and go for a headshot on one of the enemies below. Then, get ready to deal with the consequences. Enemies will storm your position, but thankfully, you're at a heightened, fairly secure location. This means that enemies will be forced to run towards you as they traverse the various pathways they're occupying. This is pot-shot central -- use a pistol or your sniper rifle and kill as many of them as you can before they get to you. If you're really good, you should be able to kill the entire first wave without ever being imminently threatened.

When you're satisfied you've taken care of the first wave, jump down to the left to breach the series of docks that span this entire location. Be sure to stop off when and where you can to collect items, not only from the various vases and the like in the area, but from fallen enemies who have left presents behind in their wake. Unfortunately, as soon as you arrive at a predetermined area (somewhere near the bridge that appears to lead out of this area), more enemies will show up on-scene. A switch is struck by one of them to raise the bridge, trapping you on the docks. Since you can't hide back at your heightened position (as there's no ladder leading back up), you're going to have to deal with the various foes that show themselves at close quarters. This, of course, calls for a shotgun.

The enemies here, while aggressive and powerful, pose no threat to you that you haven't already dealt with successfully. This should give you some peace of mind as you deal with them. Try to take out foes from afar if you can, but toggle away from your pistol/sniper rifle for your shotgun when enemies get too close (this is why it pays to have your weapons at cardinal directions in your inventory, so that quick use of the directional pad can automatically equip the weapon you need). You'll eventually find a red crank that, when examined, will prove to be the key to your escape from this area. Your partner will take the reins and tell you to go around to the raft, which is easy enough to locate.

Once you've found the raft, your partner will automatically begin pulling you towards an isolated location tucked in the corner of this area that you couldn't get to otherwise. It's not just that easy, however, since a hungry crocodile will keep trying to eat you over and over again as you go. To dodge his attacks, pay close attention to the screen and press the corresponding buttons immediately once they flash on-screen. Doing so will allow you to dodge the croc's ferocious attacks. When you arrive at your destination, press the button to bring the bridge back down, then break through the locked door and reunite with your partner. You can now head across the bridge to the next area.

Once across the bridge, you'll need to navigate your way through a brief cavern completely devoid of any enemies. Don't rush through, however, because you can acquire some treasure here that you might miss. There are two lanterns hanging on the right side of the cave as you head forward. Shoot both of them, and you'll snuff the lights out. However, both will also drop treasures -- a Ruby (Pear) and a Sapphire (Square). When you get back outside, you'll see two TriCell tents on your right and a disheveled shack ahead. Search both tents and the shack for more items. The long grass has snakes in it, but if you're willing to risk injury, there's some gold to be found there as well. Oh, and there's a Jewel Beetle in the toxic sludge in front of the tents.